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Hello Giggles- August 10, 2017

These are the best spas to visit for vacation if you hate sightseeing"Even if you’re not doing any hardcore sightseeing, a trip to NYC can be exhausting. Why not put your travel stresses on hold and unwind at a spa where you can get anything from a facial to floatation therapy? Floatation therapy is believed to help with a number of maladies including stress, depression, chronic pain, and insomnia."

Curos- July 17, 2017

16 Morning Rituals of Super-Successful People"I start my day with a mindful meditation and aromatherapy. I get out of bed, set an intention for my day, and repeat that intention as a mantra while taking deep, cleansing breaths for five minutes." -Jackie Itzkowitz

SpaFinder- June 22, 2017

Facial Acupuncture: Build Collagen the natural way."The beauty of Joel’s Facial Acupuncture, is that his needles are strategically placed not only to lift and tone your skin but also deeply calm your mind (did you know that all of our human growth hormone which repairs damaged collagen, reducing fine lines and improving skin elasticity is secreted during a deep sleep)."

TimeOut New York- June 15, 2017

The best affordable spa treatments in NYC"When you just need to escape for a few minutes, book a session in the Himalayan salt cave at this Hell’s Kitchen spa. Bricks of pink salt line the walls of the room, and a mild, infrared heat keeps it pleasantly warm. The salt particles in the air are purported to have detoxifying benefits, but if nothing else, the silent room works as a relaxing form of sensory deprivation. "

Allure- June 12, 2017

I Got a Facial Every Week for a Month – Here's My Before and After"When I walked in for my appointment, the aesthetician noted how clear my skin looked and didn't even do a single extraction. Instead, she spent most of the time smoothing my skin and fading my post-breakout scarring with a microdermabrasion device. Honestly, it felt like I was getting my skin vacuumed."

Domino- June 4, 2017

This Is How Meditation Gurus Sleep Like Babies"Joel Granik, licensed acupuncturist and Founder of Floating Lotus, says it’s all about drinking an herbal tea with lemon balm, '[an herb that most people don't know about and a powerful natural sleep aid.'"

Aspiring Socialite - April 30, 2017

The Most Instagramable Yoga Studios in NYC"This midtown spa/studio is an oasis in a sea of office buildings. During the evening rush, I love rushing over to Floating Lotus to practice yoga under the Manhattan sky in their breathtaking skylit rooftop studio."

CityGuide - March 14, 2017

The Chill Apple: A New York State of Relaxation"Those seeking a more unusual relaxation experience can explore the flotation technique offered at Manhattan’s Floating Lotus. This sensory deprivation healing treatment promotes physical, mental, and emotional well-being, as well as spiritual growth."

Reader's Digest - February 14. 2017

Here Are 10 Ways You Can Meditate Every Day Without Trying at All"Found Joel Granik want people to know that there is no wrong way or right way to meditate. A super easy way is using Post-It notes. 'Put a Post-It note on your mirror in your bathroom to remind yourself to think about something you are grateful for,' suggest Itzkowitz and Granik. Taking a moment to be mindful and aware of yourself and the things around you counts as meditating."

Bloomberg - January 25, 2017

The Hot New Thing in Saunas: Infrared"In addition to its infrared sauna, this airy Midtown Manhattan space also has a Himalayan salt cave—a room made of pink sea salt, which is said to treat inflammation."

BRB - January 18, 2017

BRB, escaping the city by chilling in a "salt cave.""At Floating Lotus in NYC, they focus on whole body wellness. Aside from acupuncture and reiki they have some pretty cool treatments like sitting in their infrared sauna and salt cave for detox and healthy living. FloLo is also gaining attention for their sensory deprivation tank where you float in saltwater for an hour to relax and meditate."

FitnessGoals.com - November 4, 2016

Nature’s Cure: The Case For Kratom"According to Joel Granik, LAc, founder and director of Floating Lotus, Kratom is a powerful substance that contains chemicals that bind to some of the same receptors as opioids, providing pain relief and overall positive feelings.”

Style It - October 2, 2016

Mode.com - August 22, 2016

7 Thoughts I Had While Trying CuppingMisti, from Mode.com, came by last week for a cupping session at Floating Lotus:
"Would I get cupping done again? Absolutely. In just that one session my upper back feels less tight and I was able to sleep like a baby, I'm talking 8+ hours here, for the first time in months."

Bustle.com - Aug 16, 2016

I Tried Cupping and Lived to Tell the Tale"As I write this 24 hours later, my back feels virtually pain-free. Plus, I'm getting used to my fashionable cupping marks. Time to go walk around in a bathing suit and show them off."

Bravotv.com - August 16, 2016

Olympic Champions Like Aly Raisman Are Hooked on "Float Therapy"“People who come float at Floating Lotus often times leave with a happy, content smile on their face, feeling healed on a spiritual, physical and mental level as their bodies return to a balanced state. Another Olympian, fencer Miles Chamley-Watson, is a fan of floating with us!”

FabFitFun.com - Aug 9, 2016

Why Team USA Athletes Are Crazy for Cupping Therapy"To further understand why Team USA athletes like Michael Phelps, Alex Naddour, and Natalie Coughlin are obsessed with this odd-looking treatment, we tapped Joel Granik, licensed acupuncturist and co-founder of Floating Lotus in New York City."

Luxury Listings NYC - April 25, 2016

Racked.com - March 22, 2016

Into the void, Learning Mindfulness from Floating, By Brittany Holloway-Brown"I headed to Floating Lotus, a brand new healing center that specializes not only in floatation therapy but a wide variety of treatments, from laser hair removal and facials to reiki sessions and yoga...I literally felt lighter on my feet and that night, I slept deeply. My entire body felt aligned and the effects lasted for quite some time."